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Leclanché receives orders for 22.6 MWh of battery systems with Stena Line and Brittany Ferries for next generation hybrid ferries

Green Car Congress

The vessels’ hybrid propulsion system will be capable of operation using both liquified natural gas (LNG) fuel and Leclanché’s third-generation, Navius MRS-3 onboard battery storage system. MWh and a maximum of 940 volts. The MRS-3 comprises 65 Ah G/NMC cells fitted into the latest generation M3 Energy battery modules.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

Drive Electric

Electric vehicles have historically received a bad reputation for concerns around safety. Issues like thermal runaway, electrocution, and reports of inextinguishable fires plagued the pioneering electric vehicles. Useful terms: Internal Combustion Engine Vehicle (ICEV) and Electric Vehicle (EV). In fact, EVs have just 25.1

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Report: Porsche 911 to Go Hybrid in 2025

The Truth About Cars

An electric motor under the fuel tank drives the front wheels while helping balance the car’s weight. Power is expected to climb slightly, and some models will get a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, which will boost power and offer short coasting capabilities. Image: Porsche] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Everything You Need to Know About Electric RVs

Clean Fleet Report

Everything You Need to Know About Electric RVs New Eco Road Warriors Are Coming Recreational Vehicles (RVs) are notorious for their poor gas mileage, which leads to increased fuel costs and higher greenhouse gas emissions. Many wonder if fully electric models could hit the pavement soon. greenhouse gas emissions.

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Volkswagen introduces new Coasting 2.0 micro hybrid system and new natural gas engine at Vienna Motor Symposium

Green Car Congress

At the 38 th Vienna Motor Symposium Volkswagen is introducing a new, more fuel-efficient “Coasting - Engine off” micro hybrid system—which shuts off the engine completely—as well as a new, compact three-cylinder natural gas engine for the Polo. All-electric architecture. Coasting - Engine off. liters/100 km. New e-Golf.

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GM avoided all-electric Corvette due to performance concerns

Teslarati

General Motors (GM) avoided producing an all-electric Chevrolet Corvette for its most recent model year, instead opting for a hybrid drivetrain due to performance, cost, pedigree, and more concerns. In contrast, the hybridized design could be retrofitted to the gas Corvette, requiring relatively minor alterations.

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No regrets: A Phoenix mom moves beyond her gas-powered car and doesn’t look back

Plug in America

“It’s because our car is different because it doesn’t need gas,” Jazmin told her daughter. The burn- off gas that comes out of cars isn’t good for you. Now, Jazmin’s daughter covers her face when she walks around gas cars so she doesn’t breathe in the exhaust. There were too many surprises with a gas car.

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